What are the symptoms of autism?

Answer 1

Autism - Symptoms

• Delayed or unusual speech patterns (many autistic children, for example, memorize video scripts and repeat them word for word with the precise intonation as the TV characters)
• High pitched or flat intonation
• Lack of slang or "kidspeak"
• Difficulty understanding tone of voice and body language as a way of expressing sarcasm, humor, irony, etc.
• Lack of eye contact
• Inability to take another's perspective (to imagine oneself in someone else's shoes)

A:also some strange movements and motions A:General symptoms of autistic children include:

1. Difficulty in verbal and nonverbal communication. Avoid eye contact. Prefers to play alone.

2. Prefers to changeless life style. Difficulty in adjusting to changes in routine or familiar surroundings.

3. Difficulty in using and understanding language. Repeating words or phrases.

4. Repetitive body movements. Inability to concentrate on one thing. Lack of imagination.

A:Autism is a disorder that usually consists of the person commonly being known to be "in his/her own little world". It is a brain development disorder that affects people by restricting good social interactions and repetitive behaviour. Here are the signs/symptoms and a link to a test to see if you or your child might have autism.

Signs/Symptoms For Autism:

*little or no eye contact, facial expressions, and/or body language

*unable to form friendships with their peers

*not willing or able to share enjoyment or accomplishments with others

*unable to relate or share emotions on a social level

A:COMMUNICATION

*doesn't talk or doesn't use language properly

*doesn't respond to voices or other sounds

*no attempt to replace language with another form of communication

*unable to talk with another person even if they have the ability to talk

*repeating words or having echolalia (echoing words without meaning)

*no imaginative play (doesn't pretend or play make-believe games)

PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR, INTERESTS, OR ACTIVITY

*obsessed with a certain topic or object

*focused on specific routines or rituals that have no practical function

*repetitive actions or movements like flapping, spinning, and/or body movements

*intense preoccupation with parts of objects

* extra sensitive to certain sounds, smells, tastes, or textures

Please see the related question below.

One of the most common symptoms of Autism is not speaking. They may only say a single word and child may repeat a phrase or word he or she has heard. Also, limited interest is another sign of the disease. Instead of playing with other kids, they just repeat the simple actions of people around them. Also, these children have the tendency of screaming fits and twiddling of fingers. Also are prone to rock backing and forth and drool. Other symptoms can be biting their fingers or hitting their heads against the wall. Some gouge at their own eyes while others cry or laugh for no discernible reason.

Answer 2

They say "if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism," and they are absolutely right! That's because the appearance of autism can vary from person to person. One person with autism may be very verbal, bright and engaged, while another is non-verbal, intellectually challenged and almost entirely self-absorbed